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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021

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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021

Pariksha Pe Charcha is the yearly interaction which is led by Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. It is a larger movement which is also known as ‘Exam Warrior’. It has been created to provide a stress-free atmosphere for youngsters to boost student’s confidence. It is an interaction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the exam-facing students, teachers, and parents also. In the year 2021, it is held in an online format which enriches the conversation based on the exams and future. The movement Pariksha Pe Charcha helps each and every student, parents, teachers, and society to provide a unique environment where the individuality of every student is respected, honored, encouraged, and celebrated. This movement encourages every student to fully express themselves.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wrote and published a book ‘Exam warrior’ which became the bestselling and path-breaking in India. In this book, the Prime Minister talks about the point of approaching a refreshing education, better knowledge, and the primary importance is given to the development of students in holistic ways. The Prime Minister makes the concept of examination very different. In his point of view, Students should take exams with the right prospects and not take it as the situation of life or death. Perhaps, every student should not take too much stress or pressure from the examination as a single piece of paper doesn’t decide your future. The examination is just a way to develop yourself. So, one can enjoy examination as well. 

Understanding Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021

The fourth edition of the Pariksha Pe Charcha event was held virtually this year in 2021. In this event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was introduced over 10-13 lacs students who participated in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021 event. Due to the pandemic, the format of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021 was done online. In this event, The Prime Minister shared lots of advice which help to release exam pressure on the students. The PM also interacted with the parents and discuss raising their child by teaching them other aspects as well and inculcating good values in them.

Highlights of Pariksha Ka Charcha 2021

There are 12 key terms of PM Narendra Modi’s Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021, which are discussed below:

  1. PM Modi said, that the students have to kick off the fear, negativity, and pressure which occurs during the board exams. Society and family create pressure on the students at times which can make a student over-conscious, stressed, and lose confidence. The PM stated that the students have to attempt the exams as a step toward improvement. He also added the statement, by saying that the exams are not the end of life. It is just a path to step ahead. So, you should ignore all the external pressure and boost the confidence level.
  2. The PM also advised the parents to help their child by working on the weakness and the strengths in them. The parents must also get involved actively with their children in their board exam preparation.
  3. PM Modi advised the students appearing for their board that the students should attempt the tougher question first then go for the easy one as because in the starting time of the examination, the mind of the students is fresh and the ability will be more to solve the difficult question then later when the mind of the students is tired, then he/she can solve the easier questions.
  4. PM Modi also acknowledged that everyone cannot be good at everything. By this statement, PM Modi points that if the students find any subject or topics difficult so don’t run away or leave them. Try to tackle them efficiently. He also cited the example of his own by stating that, ‘I preferred to tackle difficult issues in the morning with a fresh mind and asked students to tackle with their difficult subjects or topics in the morning when their mind feels fresh and leaves the easier part of the study to late nights or for the rest of the day. 
  5. The PM also advised the students that the free time is the best opportunity for the students to acquire new skills hence, the free time must be used for the activities which can bring the quality of uniqueness in an individual. The PM asked to value the free time as without the use of free time the life will be like a robot.
  6. He urges students to be the master of any one subject.  Mastering all the subjects is not important, one can choose a specific subject of his/her choice and can get success in life. Mr. Modi also explained this statement with the help of an example in which he describes the life struggle of the legendary Lata Mangeshkar who dedicated her whole life to music and singing only. 
  7. He also asked the students not to become over-conscious before or during the exams. He stated, life is very long and this is just a stage of it. He also requested the teachers, parents, and peers not to put the burden on the students and to treat them wisely before and during the exams by considering the exams as a good occasion to test oneself and nothing more.
  8. He stated the fact that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the students may have lost or wasted one year of their lives but also learned lots of lessons and also learned how to value the essential things in life. During the lockdown, the social distancing was maintained due to coronavirus but this brought the family members together and realize the love of the family.  In this modern era when everyone is busy with their work and life schedule, Lockdown brought the family close. 
  9. While going for the exams, “enter the exam hall with full confidence and with a cool mind”. If the student is stressed during the exams then he/she might forget everything they learned. So, leave your stress outside the examination hall to write your exam paper smoothly and with full confidence, advised the PM.
  10. By answering a student’s question, PM asked students to focus on a single topic at a time and must involve fully with 100% concentration during the study. When a student associates himself and tries to co-relate everything during the study, then memorizing the topics will become easier.
  11. PM Modi also requested parents not to pressurize the students to be like you. As every parent wants to raise their child as they were raised. This will create conflicts between the students and the parents.
  12. At the end of the Pariksha Pe Charcha session 2021, PM Modi asked the youth to become “Vocal for local” by participating actively in Making India Atma Nirbhar (self-reliant).

Features of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021

The features of Pariksha Pe Charcha are mentioned from the following points:

  • Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021, includes the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers (UTs) of the state and Union Territories.
  • This forum is represented by the Governing Council of India to discuss the federal, inter-regional, interdepartmental issues.
  • Pariksha Pe Charcha provides opportunities to participate and to interact with honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • The session is conducted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the students, parents, and teachers to discuss the importance of the stress-free examination.

Participation of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021

The session of Pariksha Pe Charcha was broadcasted in all the schools which are affiliated with CBSE where students were encouraged to ask questions related to their ongoing problems of exams and their stress. The PM also shares the stress-relieving techniques with the students. In this session, Union Human Resources Development Minister (Mr. Prakash Javadekar) also join with the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Upendra Kushwaha).

It starts when one of the episodes of PM Modi’s radio show was on air and he often addressed the concerns of students and decided to compile his thoughts to the students on the exam case. He also wrote the book ‘The Exam Warrior’ with the purpose to help students to appear in the examination hall with a smile while leaving his/her stress outside.

How to Register for the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021 (PPC 2021)?

To get register for the upcoming season of the Pariksha Pe Charcha, which is conducted by PM Narendra Modi. One must follow the simple steps which are listed below:

  1. One must remember the point that this competition is only open to the school students of the class 9th to 12th grade.
  2. To participate in the Pariksha Pe Charcha competition, first, the participants have to visit the Official website www.innovateindia.mygov.in/ppc 
  3. Then you see it on the right side of the home page. There, you have to click the login button.
  4. Before filling up the form, check all the instructions, guidelines, and important dates. 
  5. Then you have to click on the “Registration Now” or “Participate Now” button.
  6. There you have to fill up the form by providing your details such as your name, email, date of birth, gender and also tick on the referral code and create a new account.
  7. You may also submit a question that you wish to ask the honorable Prime Minister. The question should be in a maximum of 500 characters only.
  8. The teachers, as well as the parents, can also participate and join the session by submitting their entries to the online activities which are designed specifically for them.

Rewards Under Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021

The reward given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Pariksha Pe Charcha event are as follows:

  • The selection of the students, parents, and teachers is based on the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021 submission. The selected candidates will be considered winners and will be awarded.
  • The opportunity will be gained by the winners to participate in the “Charcha Visual Programme” with the Prime Minister directly.
  • The Charcha kit will also be provided to every winner on a special test.
  • A small group of students among the winners will get an opportunity to directly interact with the PM and can also ask the question.
  • A digital souvenir of the autographed photo with the Prime Minister will be provided as a gift to all the winners of these contests.
  • The winners of Pariksha Pe Charcha also receive a specially designed PPC certificate of appreciation.

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021 Registration Certificate

Pariksha Pe Charcha is a great step by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the field of education. Through this initiative, it is clear that our PM can perform work with his actions, words, slogans, decisions, and events.

To download the registration certificate of their participation. One must visit the official portal of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021 innovateindia.mygov.in/ppc and click on the link given for the participation certificate download.

Benefits of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC 2021)

The benefits of Pariksha Pe Charcha contains the following points:

  1. The Pariksha Pe Charcha helps the students to overcome the stress, burden, pressure, and nervousness which occur before and during the examination.
  2. It also helps to boost confidence in the students.
  3. It encourages the students to work on their weaknesses as well and not to fear the difficulties.
  4. It also provides chances to participate in some other activities or competitions to highlight the quality of uniqueness in students.
  5. In Pariksha Pe Charcha, the PM himself addresses all the students and gives advice that helps the students in their exams. The PM also motivates, encourages, and builds confidence in students.
  6. PM also advised the teachers and parents not to pressurize the students for the exams and provide them a good environment in which they can feel comfortable and can easily prepare for their upcoming examination. This helps the students not to be in a “death or life” situation.
  7. PM Modi also answers the questions, asked by the students, parents, and teachers to clean up their minds and helps them to find a better solution for their problems.
  8. It also provides certificates and rewards to bring enthusiasm to students, parents, and teachers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is Pariksha Pe Charcha is the event for the exam discussion only?
Ans. No, the Pariksha Pe Charcha is not only for exam discussion. A lot of other things happen under this event, new confidence has to be created in the students which makes them understand the new concept of life, brings up the uniqueness as individuals, and creates a new atmosphere to face the challenges of the student’s life.

Q2. Who organizes the event Pariksha Pe Charcha?
Ans. Prime Minister Narendra Modi organized this event of Pariksha Pe Charcha to interact with the students, help them to explore different aspects of the examination.

Q3. From where, how, and when anyone can participate in Pariksha Pe Charcha?
Ans. One can participate online from the official portal of the Pariksha Pe Charcha “innovateindia.mygov.in/ppc” by filling up the form available there. One can only register once a year as it is held before the board examination yearly. So, the forms are available from Feb to march only.

Q4. List some advice the PM Narendra Modi gave the students, parents, and teachers in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021.
Ans. PM Modi advised the students, teachers, and parents of the following points which are listed below:

  1. Learn to use your free time.
  2. Feel free to express your thoughts.
  3. Don’t burden your child with your values.
  4. Parents must not limit their children.
  5. Train the children and motivate them.
  6. Dream but don’t sit ideal.
  7. Children are very smart, they follow what their parents do.
  8. Leave the tensions outside the exam center.
  9. The exam is a perfect opportunity to tighten yourself up.
  10. We should not create pressure on students.

Q5. Describe the situation of the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021 event due to pandemic.
Ans. The event Pariksha Pe Charcha was held virtually this year due to the pandemic of coronavirus.  Over 13 lakhs of registration were done for the event this year, for the first time, the entries were invited from all over the world that means it held globally where students, parents, and teachers were provided the opportunity to discuss their concerns, fears, questions, aspirations, and suggestions in front of the Prime Minister.

RAW: India’s External Intelligence Agency

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External Intelligence Agency

Introduction

The RAW full form is Research and Analysis Wing. Its headquarter is situated in Delhi and was founded in 1968 with the aim of counter Chinese influence on India. with time, the focus of RAW shifted to India’s other rival countries. The Indian intelligence agency{ RAW} and Pakistan intelligence agency {ISI} have done many operations against each other over the past three decades. The dispute of Kashmir gave fuel to this destructive fire. Now, the experts say that Afghanistan is emerging as a new battleground. RAW accused Pakistan of bombing the Indian embassy in Kabul.

History of RAW

Until 1968, Intelligence Bureau {IB} was responsible for the chores which today come under the RAW. Along with the duties of RAW, IB does many more operations which increased the workload on them. As a result, it gave a drastic performance in 1962 when India clashed with China.  This gave a clear thought that there is a need for a separate intelligence agency that will be responsible for external affairs. As a result, India established a separate Institution for these matters named RAW. The main focus of this newly formed intelligence agency is china and Pakistan. 

RAW had played a great role in the areas listed

  • Creation of Bangladesh in 1971.
  • The growing influence of Indians in Afghanistan.
  • It secured the most important India’s nuclear program.

The first leader of RAW was Rameshwar Nath Kao {He also gave the blueprints or maps of this agency when it was demanded}. He retired in 1977. Many officials who work under him gave a reason that how the credit of initial success of RAW goes to MR. Rameshwar Nath Kao. The RAW has also been criticized due to many reasons like lack of communication between RAW and domestic intelligence agencies, weak analytical capabilities, lack of transparency, etc. 

Structure of RAW

RAW started its operation with 250 employees and with a budget of $400,000 as listed by the experts. Till now RAW has expanded its operations and gave employment to thousands of people. The correct number of RAW officials, their identity, and the budget of RAW are kept secret due to security concerns. But the American Federation in 2000, estimated that the Research and analysis wing {RAW} have nearly eight to ten thousand people working under it with a budget of $145 million. Unlike the working of CIA {Central intelligence agency} and Britain’s M16, the Indian agency RAW is directly headed by the prime minister of India. The chief of RAW is the secretary in the cabinet secretariat {which is the branch of prime minister office}. 

  1. Raman, A former RAW official listed in a book {The kaoboys of R&AW: Down memory lane} in 2007 that RAW mainly has only two objectives. 

The main objectives of RAW listed in these books are:

  • It monitors the economic and military development of rival and India’s neighboring countries which directly affects the security of the nation.
  • It seeks the control of the supply of military hardware to Pakistan, especially from European countries like the USA and China. 

From the early days, the Indian intelligence agency has close relations with Israel’s external intelligence agency {MOSSAD}. The main purpose of this close link is to get benefit from Israel’s knowledge of West Asia and North Africa. According to experts, Israel has better counter-terrorism techniques and India can learn them.

Main Objective of RAW

In the present times, the main objectives of RAW are:

  1. Managing the political, military, scientific, and economic progress of the directly influencing countries can be a threat to National security.
  2. It molds the international public opinion along with influencing the foreign government.
  3. RAW is responsible for converting the operation to keep India safe.
  4. It is also responsible for Anti-Terror operations and neutralizing terror elements in India.

During the Sino-Indian war 1962, India was on bad terms with Pakistan. RAW had additional responsibilities during this time.

  1. To keep an eye on the development of International communism and schism between China and Pakistan. 
  2. It too cares that there should not be any supply of military hardware to Pakistan from European countries like America. 

Functions of RAW

The main functions of RAW are:

  1. Intelligence collection by the means of espionage, psychological welfare, Subversion, Sabotage, and Assassination.
  2. Manages the active collaboration intelligence agencies in different countries.
  3. It maintains the contact with FSB of Russia, Afghanistan’s Agency NDS, Israel’s agency MOSSAD, CIA, and MI6.

Relations of RAW with CIA

India’s intelligence relations with the CIA started even before the formation of RAW. After the clash between India and China in 1962, Swami wrote that “a covert organization raised from among Tibetan refugees in India, to executive deep penetration terror operations in China”.

When the CIA fought with ISI for the Soviets in Afghanistan in the 1980s, made RAW a little worried. However, it does not give an impact on the CIA’s assistance from counterterrorism training. 

Ranks of RAW Officials

Posts Ranks
Secretary Class 1/ group A officers
special secretary/additional secretary Class 1/ group A officers
joint secretary Class 1/ group A officers
Director/deputy secretary/ Attached Class 1/ group A officers
senior field officer Group A officers
field officer Group B officers
deputy field officer Group B officers
assistant field officer Group C officers

RAW in Popular Culture

Many films were made to get the working of RAW into the limelight. Both Hollywood and Bollywood played a great role in making the RAW a respectful organization in the eyes of normal citizens. 

The films which portrayed the RAW in a very beautiful and efficient manner are listed-

Films  Year 
Highway  1998
Such a long journey 1998
Ottoman 2003
Mission Istanbul  2008
Chamku 2008
Aazaan 2011
Agent Vinod 2012
Ek Tha tiger 2012
D-Day 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When was RAW formed?
Ans. RAW was formed in 1968 after Indo-China and Indo-Pak war.

Q2. What is the role of office abroad of RAW?
Ans. RAW office abroad have some limited roles like collecting military, economic, scientific, and political intelligence and manages the activities of the organizations working abroad.

Q3. What are the different intelligence agencies working in India?
Ans. The intelligence agencies working in India are:

  1. All India Radio Monitoring Services
  2. Aviation Research Centre
  3. Central Bureau of Investigation
  4. Central Economic Intelligence Bureau
  5. Combined services Detailed Interrogation Centre (India)
  6. Criminal Investigation Department (India)
  7. Directorate of Enforcement
  8. Department of Criminal intelligence
  9. Directorate of Air intelligence
  10. Directorate of Military Intelligence
  11. Directorate of Neighbour intelligence
  12. Directorate General of Income Tax Investigation
  13. Defense Intelligence agency
  14. Directorate General of GST Intelligence
  15. Directorate of Income Tax (Intelligence & criminal investigation)
  16. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
  17. Economic Intelligence council
  18. Indian Political intelligence office
  19. Intelligence Bureau
  20. Investigation Division of The central board of Direct Taxes
  21. Joint Cipher Bureau
  22. Narcotics control bureau
  23. National Intelligence agency
  24. The national technical research organization
  25. Radio research center
  26. Regional economic intelligence committee 
  27. Research and Analysis Wing
  28. Serious fraud investigation office
  29. Signals intelligence directorate
  30. ThuggeeDacoity Department
  31. Wildlife crime control bureau

Methods & Tips to Solve Reasoning Questions in Bank Exams

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Tips to Solve Reasoning Questions

The banking sector in India has experienced numerous changes in the past few years. Banking jobs have gained huge popularity and numerous candidates apply every year for various designations especially the Bank Probationary Officer (PO) post. Apart from the written exam, there is an interview round as well which needs to be cleared by the candidates. It is necessary for a Bank PO aspirant to start preparing for the exams as early as possible in order to get familiar with the exact pattern & syllabus. 

Syllabus and Exam Pattern of Bank Exams

It is important for the candidates to know the syllabus of the bank exam in order to plan their preparation scheme. Moreover, previous year question paper also proves as a wonderful source to acquire useful data about the exam pattern. The written tests for bank PO exam usually consist of 2 parts: objective test and descriptive test. The written test is divided into four sections namely, quantitative ability, English language test, Reasoning, and General Awareness/ Marketing Aptitude. If you wish to clear the examination, it is vital that you pay equal attention on each of the following categories. 

Breakage of Reasoning Section

Reasoning Sections Breakage
Coding Decoding

3
Inequalities

5
Syllogism

5
Blood Relation

2
Direction Sense

2
Seating Arrangement

5 – 10
Puzzles

5 – 10
Miscellaneous

5

Time Management & Methods to Attempt the Bank Exams

If you rate yourself excellent at the Reasoning section, then try to attempt it as your second section, right after completing English (recommended). As you are good at this section, you can easily allocate 20-25 minutes to complete it. Technically, it offers 35 seconds per question if you aim to attempt all the questions. Also, remember that quickly attempting all questions might decrease your accuracy and lead to lesser marks. The best way is to check the list of topics in this section, spot the least time consuming topics as per your strengths and target them first.

However, if you are one of those who feel their reasoning capabilities are lower as compared to Quantitative and /or Verbal, it is recommend that you to attempt this section in the end and offer no more than 15 minutes. 

Tips on Improving Reasoning Skills 

Below are the some tips on improving reasoning skills:

1. Efficient Study Material

The first step is to collect all reasoning test preparation material including IBPS 2017 Reasoning Syllabus along with other important notes. This would help you conserve time without any need for searching on the internet or libraries. Since you can easily search all the topics at a single place, you can even work on time management techniques in a much improved manner.

2. Concentrate

You need to prepare for Bank PO exams in a sensible manner. The reasoning paper is quite tricky which should be worked upon with high level of concentration. Don’t mix other topics and read one item at a time. It would help in making you understand the topic in less time.

3. Grasp Formulas and Tables 

Reasoning test is significantly based on formulas and methods. One needs to learn all the basic formulas as well as tables which are needed for developing shortcuts to solve a question in minimum time. It also proves helpful in solving mathematical problems in a convenient way. 

4. Remember Exam Basics

  • Always aim to solve issues with proper formulas and tricks. Never ever act over smart and work to experiment with a question by following unfamiliar tricks.
  • Keep a Note about Negative Marking –Do not attempt every question that is not compulsory for the exam.
  •  Moreover, don’t waste your time on a particular question. Always offer proper time to the problem mentioned. Make a note to answer those questions which you can answer quickly then hunt for others. Time is a most important factor which will either make or break your dreams.

5. Practice More 

Practice is indeed needed to grow perfect. Every candidate should go through IBPS Reasoning Mock test in order polish themselves. The IBPS Exam Reasoning questions include Critical Reasoning as well as Analytical Reasoning. Moreover, Reasoning Data Sufficiency is also offered for the candidates. One must also work to practice relevant ibps reasoning preparation puzzles that are helpful in improving solving skills and hence enhancing your reasoning power. Candidates can even check IBPS Model Question paper for learning about more reasoning questions. 

IBPS Reasoning books- R S Aggarwal reasoning books as well as Arihant reasoning books, etc. will offer you proper analysis of upcoming IBPS exam and the important chapters which would be covered in the segment. It also consists of useful notes such as IBPS reasoning solved paper from the previous years.

6. Essential Tips

  • Logical reasoning questions containing Data / Diagram, are quite crucial, so do take them seriously. 
  • Good knowledge of Direction (East, West, North, and South) is quite important to solve path type questions.
  • One must be familiar with sequence and number position of different alphabets from A to Z.
  • Prepare short notes for IBPS exam reasoning topics. Moreover, also write down all necessary formulas on a sheet which can prove beneficial for last moment revision.
  • Try to attempt more and more questions based on mathematics problems. This will help to save your time. 
  • Improve your reasoning skills through practicing. 

Reasoning Section has different aspects which need to be analyzed with time. All the active aspirants who are aiming to clear a bank exam should carefully learn the question pattern. Professional guidance can help you improve your skills and is selected by numerous students in towards highly competitive world. Learning from an expert is always helpful, so try and search for a bank exam coaching institute which holds a good reputation. 

You can refer the internet in order to grab notes, question papers as well as online mock tests that are essential to improve your understanding about reasoning. Hard work is the key to all forms of success, so build a study schedule that allows you to focus on all the sections of bank exams.

10 Tips to Finish Your Homework Quickly

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10 Tips to Finish Your Home Work Quickly

No matter how obedient a student is, no one really likes doing homework. Many feel it to be a mere waste of time while others crib about it while doing it. But there is absolutely no student who loves to do homework. Students anyway feel that they have a lot to do post their schools or tuition but then they get chained with a lot of homework. However, it is a reality that we all have to face and there is no other way to tackle it than getting it done quickly. At times, homework also has strict deadlines which you need to adhere to. Thus, if you hack your homework doing skills a bit, things can get better for you on the academic side. 

10 Tips To Get Loads Of Homework Done Quickly

Let’s see the 10 best tips through which you can get your homework done really quickly. 

Create a distraction-free environment

The first and the most important tip to get your homework done quickly is to create a distraction free environment. This stands true for all kinds of productive work and you must eliminate any point or object of distraction within your eyesight. This goes a long way in getting less distracted in a world with so many distractions. You can also find a particular spot in which you can sit comfortably and begin with your work.  

Begin as early as possible

The earlier you begin the sooner you will finish your task. Don’t procrastinate on it and if possible, begin working on your homework right from your school itself. This will give you more time to do things you enjoy when you finally reach home. Most of the students get some free time while in school which they usually spend in talking to classmates or playing some games. Instead of doing this, you can begin with your homework in school so you can finish it early. 

Take help from your computer and internet

Some kinds of homework do not necessarily require a pen and paper. If you can do it through a computer, give it a try as you will be able to type faster than you write on paper and it will help you in quickly finish it off. In case you need to use pen and paper, you can still use your computer for Internet to find relevant information. However, make sure you don’t waste your time doing things other than your homework on your computer. 

Switch off your mobile

Your mobile is probably the biggest distraction you have. If you can’t resist using it during the time you are doing your homework, hand it over to your parents and let them have it till you finish your work. Else, you can also turn it off and keep it away so that the phone doesn’t distracts you often with constant notifications. 

Time yourself

When you take your work as play, it becomes more fun and engaging. Thus, you can challenge yourself by timing your homework doing speed. This will motivate you while you are lagging behind with your work. Also, you can set a particular time for your homework everyday. This will create a routine and then a habit which will require you to put considerably less efforts. 

Get the things you need

Before you sit down to start your homework, make sure that you have all the required things handy. Be it stationery items like pen and paper or information that you would need for your homework. If you have them with you before beginning with your work, you won’t have to waste time later to get them which can also distract you. If possible, do it as soon as you are back from school so that you can begin immediately with your homework. 

Hire professionals

In case you are too tired or lack time to do your homework yourself, hire professionals who can help you with it. They take bulk work too and have a reasonable price since students usually pay them with their savings. You can try them out if you think it will be difficult for you to finish your homework. But try not making it a habit because when you do your own homework, you also learn things in the process. Choose this option only when you are left with nothing else. 

Set a personal deadline

Setting a personal deadline is like challenging yourself to do it faster than you think you can. It will also keep you in an active mindset and prevent yourself from getting bored. Moreover, having a deadline and actually achieving it will give you a much needed motivational boost while you begin with your homework the next time around. 

Seek help

Seeking help is not bad especially if you are lagging behind with your work. Ask your parents or your friends to help you with your homework and most probably they will be happy to do so. If you try to do everything by yourself, not only will you consume a lot of time but you can also make mistakes in which you lack knowledge. 

Take breaks in between

One of the best productivity tips is to take breaks in between and prevent yourself from being exhausted or mentally burned out. Constantly working for long hours can ruin your mentality and stunt your productivity. Thus, after a gap of 30 or 45 minutes, take a break of some minutes but make sure to not extend the break too much. 

Conclusion

These are the 10 best tips to help you complete your homework quickly. These tips are not simple but will make your job easier than before. There is no point in doing your homework in a haphazard way which will take a long time to finish. Follow these tips to get it done in record time. Although it will be a daily ritual of yours to write your homework, finish it early so that you can later spend time doing something you like.

Also Read: 5 Useful Tips to Clear UPSC IAS Prelims

Failed in Board Exams? 12 Tips to deal with failure in Board Exams

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How to deal with failure?

Success is the outcome of determination, perfection, devotion, hard work, and learning from failure. Although all of us understand that success doesn’t always come easy and we have to face failure at times, but many students take it to heart and go into depression after exam failure. Most of these scholars have probably been facing depression during exam time and the results make them remorseful. Always remember, failure is not the end of life.

Failing an exam doesn’t make you any less talented or less capable of achieving success in life than those who got better results. The failure in exams was just another step towards success. Just have the determination and strength to overcome this failure and move on. 

How to deal with failure in Board Exams?

Here are some tips on how to deal with failure in board exams:

  • Do not take stress – over thinking about exam failure is not going to change the result rather you will end up being more depressed about it. That is the most important time when you take action to change the result.
  • Explore the reasons behind failure– Instead of getting depressed and bewailing the failure, the most important thing is to look at your failure with an analytical view to determine the reasons behind it. 
  • Understand the power of the subconscious mind – Don’t worry if you have failed the exams, inculcate positive thoughts about taking the next attempt and give your best efforts. This way you get positive vibes and it aids you to approach your next attempt in exams efficiently.
  • Be positive for your next attempt– This is what can help you rise above the depressing condition. Do not just keep thinking about the failure rather than think above it. Bring in the positivity inside you that can assist you to move ahead with a wide view to success. Just think that it was only a bad day that will not get repeated in the future. However always remember, being positive is not ignoring the negative. Being positive means overcoming the negative.
  • Make a plan – To recover from failed results, you need to assess your priorities and learn about your strength and weaknesses that you faced in your previous exam and modify your preparation strategies accordingly.
  • Change your approach– This is the next important thing to do after experiencing a bad result day. For the next time, you’ll be prepared effectively and would not let this happen again. For that, study harder and learn as much as you can, leaving no stone unturned. Work on the mistakes you made in the past exam other than the subject knowledge. The mistakes could be your poor time management, lack of prioritization, wrong selection of concepts/questions, attempting the paper in nervousness, etc. So, recognize your mistakes and change your approach towards your exams.
  • Learn from past mistakes – The reason for your laidback attitude with preparation, the strategy was not implemented smartly or it could be exam stress. List out such reasons and eliminate this from your second attempt to board the exam. Always remember that you are not the only one to face failure. Feeling ashamed, hiding, or crying will not help you anymore. But, you have a chance to come up again. Examine where you went wrong and then make sure that you take measures that will help you in your studies. Getting discouraged will not help you score marks instead focus on how to overcome depression after exam failure.
  • Seek help – You are already traumatized by your board exam result when you were not expecting bad scores yet you failed. You need to talk about these feelings to your teachers, parents/elders, or counselors to find out effective solutions to them.
  • Follow a different strategy for the next exam– When you have failed an exam, you are not able to understand what concept you lacked the clarity that you lost your marks in a paper. Just, don’t be stressed, and instead, take the syllabus for the subject/ exam you failed and start your preparation topic by topic. Cover all your syllabus, gain prominence on every topic, practice well, and appear for your next exam to score well.
  • Give your best– Sometimes, even when you have prepared well enough for an exam, but because you were stressed about the exam result. The bare feeling of scoring low, makes us feel stressed and worried. Instead of being depressed or annoyed about the exam, be prepared and confident to appear for the exam and wait for the result to reflect your hard work and devotion.
  • Never underestimate your capabilities– You feel you cannot do it again, the second attempt to board exams could be a failure too.  If you think that your problem is your low IQ or you are not able to deal with the difficulty of exams. You need to stop thinking like that right here and do not blame yourself for the bad result. Doubting your abilities won’t help you in any way. We have given exams in every stage of your school life and the board exams are no different.  So, take exam failure as learning for a lifetime, learn from your mistakes and try again.
  • Don’t keep thinking about it– When you’ve let the emotion out you need to move on. Wisdom is that you should concentrate on the things you can change and forget the things you can’t. Just a fool obsesses over something that’s rushed out within hours of the exam. But you’re smart enough so move on and don’t look at it.

Conclusion

Students need to eliminate negative thoughts from their minds by discussing their feeling with others. You will get many chances and second attempts at such exams in life. These are the events that make you strong and you learn to overcome difficulties of life. Board exams or competitive exams are important because qualifying helps you get admission to colleges. Although, failing these exams does not mean your academic and career life is destroyed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. I failed in class 10th last year and sometimes feel like killing myself. What should I do?
Ans. You must understand that failure is not the end of life and you are not the only one who failed the exam. Failure is an opportunity that you can use to improve yourself and score well next time. Kick off the suicidal thoughts and start preparing and be determined that this time you are going to prove yourself. 

Q2. My parents expect distinction from me in my Board examinations. I can’t handle this pressure and I can’t focus on the studies due to this. Please help me.
Ans. It is good that you know the exact reason why you are unable to focus. Talk to your parents and tell them that you are doing your 100% and will try to score the best you can but this pressure of getting distinction is putting you under stress. Your parents will surely understand.

Q3. I failed in my class 12 Board examination and planning to give it one more try this year but I am afraid of failure again. My confidence has reduced and I feel I can’t make it.
Ans. The best thing is you are ready to try again. This time when you start preparation, first try to find out what were your mistakes last time and work on them. You can also talk to a friend who can motivate you. Remember, failure is not permanent, believe in yourself, you will surely pass your board exams this time. 

Q4. I failed in science subject in my board exams last year. Now I have to give compartment paper but my confidence level is very low. I am unable to focus on my study. What should I do?
Ans. Science is a tricky subject for few students but it doesn’t mean that you can never pass in this subject. If you try hard this time, you will surely pass your compartment paper. Try changing your preparation strategy this time and be confident.

Education Boards in India

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Education Boards in India

The rate of education in India is increasing rapidly. The literacy rate in India in 2019 was 69.1% while it was 77.7% in 2020. With the increase in awareness about education in India, various education boards have emerged in the country which further adds to the quality of education in the country. 

India has numerous educational boards that have existed for many years while some have got popularity only in recent times. Every Board has its unique methods of teaching, learning, curriculum, and conducting examinations that help in the student’s overall development. There are mainly 3 education boards in India, namely, State Boards, National Board and International Boards. 

Parents are always confused about selecting the most suitable education Board for their children. In this article, we are providing you with all the important details about the different Educational Boards in India.

Different Education Boards in India

  • National Board
  • International Board
  • State Board

National Education Boards in India

India has mainly three national boards which held board examinations for students in classes 10th and 12th across India. School education in India is provided by various academic boards with their presence at the national levels. There are three national boards in India that are the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education), CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination), and NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling). They all conduct board examinations for students studying in classes 10th and 12th.

  1. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE )
  2. Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
  3. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)

1. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

CBSE is the most popular board in India that is regulated and controlled by the Union Government of India. The country has approximately 20,299 schools affiliated with the Board. CBSE also has a global presence with nearly 220 schools in 28 countries affiliated with it across the globe. All Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kendriya Vidyalayas, private schools, and most schools that are approved by the country’s central government are affiliated to CBSE. 

CBSE is approved by the government of India and as its learnings form the base for all national entrance examinations especially Engineering and Medical domains conducted within the country, it is one of the most popular choices of boards for Indian students.

Founder Conducting Body Headquarter
Government of India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) New Delhi, India

Services provided by CBSE – One of the main services of the board is to adopt innovative teaching and learning methods that are student-centred by incorporating job-oriented and job-linked skillset learning. CBSE also intends to meet the educational requirements of those students having parents employed in negotiable jobs. 

2. Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)

CISCE is a privately operated national-level board in India. As of 2019, 2247 schools are supposed to be affiliated with the Board within the country and abroad.

CISCE is not officially approved by the Indian government, but, school completion certificates are recognized by universities and colleges in India as well as by the international educational boards.  

CISCE conducts three examinations – ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) for Class 10th students and ISC (Indian School Certificate) for Class 12th students and C.V.E (Certificate of Vocational Education Examination) for pupils that have completed ISC exams and interest in specific vocations. ICSE and ISC exams are commonly conducted in the months of February/March every year.

Founder Conducting Body Headquarter
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) New Delhi, India

Services provided by CISCE – It focuses on concepts in Math and Science, ICSE also gives an equal weightage to languages, arts, and humanities. This provides for a more balanced, wholesome, and inclusive education. Using English as the medium of education concentrates on strengthening language skills.

3. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) board of education comes under the Union Government of India. In 1989, NIOS was founded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Union Government of India.

The NIOS is a national board that conducts examinations for Secondary and Senior Secondary examinations similar to the CBSE and the CISCE. It also offers vocational courses after high school. NIOS enrols approximately 3,50,000 pupils yearly that makes it one of the largest open schooling systems in the world. NIOS conducts board exams twice a year.

Founder Conducting Body Headquarter
Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Union Government of India National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Services provided by NIOS – Its aim to give education to all sections of society under the motive to increase literacy and aimed forward for flexible learning.

International Education Boards in India

The International Education boards are more practical and application-based. International Education boards have a broader spectrum of subjects that lead to all-around development. There are basically two types of International Education boards are available in India that are mention below.

  1. International Baccalaureate (IB)
  2. Cambridge Assessment International Education (Cambridge International)

1. International Baccalaureate (IB)

International Baccalaureate (IB) is an international educational foundation giving education to students between the ages of 3 and 19 through different programs. It is one of the more expensive boards as compared to CBSE and CISCE.

IB focuses on allowing young people with inquisitiveness, knowledge, and care to work towards creating a better and peaceful world through the understanding of intercultural perspectives.

Founder Conducting Body Headquarter
John Goormaghtigh International Baccalaureate (IB) Geneva, Switzerland

Services provided by International Baccalaureate (IB)

It focuses on Analytical skills, language, arts, and humanities. The goal of the IB is to produce global citizens

International Baccalaureate in India – IB Programme

The IB programme in India is divided into four category these are:

     * Primary Years Programme (PYP)
     * Middle Years Programme (MYP)
     * Diploma Programme (DP)
     * Career-related Programme (CP)

Let us explain the IB programme one by one below.

International Baccalaureate in India – Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Check below the list of schools under IB primary years programme (IB PYP):

  • American School of Bombay
  • Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad
  • Ahmedabad International School
  • Akshar Árbol International School – ECR Campus, Chennai
  • Ajmera Global School, Mumbai
  • Akal Academy Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh
  • Ascend International School, Mumbai
  • Bloomingdale International School, Andhra Pradesh
  • Calorx Olive International School, Gujarat
  • Cambridge International School, Punjab

International Baccalaureate in India – Middle Years Programme (MYP)

Check below the list of schools under IB middle years programme (IB MYP):

  • Caledonian International School, Punjab
  • DPS International, Gurgaon
  • Choithram International, Madhya Pradesh
  • Edubridge International School, Mumbai
  • Fountainhead School, Gujarat
  • Genesis Global School, Uttar Pradesh
  • HUS International School, Tamil Nadu
  • Gateway International School, Tamil Nadu
  • Mahatma Gandhi International School, Gujarat
  • Lancers International School, Haryana

International Baccalaureate in India – Diploma Programme (DP)

Check below the list of schools under IB diploma programme (IB DP):

  • The International School Bangalore
  • Aditya Birla World Academy, Mumbai
  • American Embassy School, New Delhi
  • Apeejay School International, South Delhi
  • BD Somani International School, Mumbai
  • Bunts Sangha’s S.M. Shetty International School & Jr. College, Mumbai
  • Calcutta International School
  • Christ Junior College, Bangalore
  • D Y Patil International College, Pune
  • Excelsior American School, Haryana 

International Baccalaureate in India – Career-related Programme (CP)

Check below the list of schools under IB career-related programme (IB CP):

  • Manthan International School Kompally, Telangana
  • Podar International School (Kalyan), Maharashtra
  • Mahatma Gandhi International School, Gujarat

2. Cambridge Assessment International Education

Cambridge Assessment International Education is also known as Cambridge International. Many schools in India are now getting affiliated with Cambridge International. Cambridge International held the IGCSE and AS & A-Level exams. Cambridge curriculum commences from Primary, Lower Secondary, and Upper Secondary to Advanced. This is called the Cambridge Pathway.  Cambridge Pathway gives pupils a clear path for educational progress from age 5 to 19.

Cambridge International offers a choice of over 70 subjects at the IGCSE level and over 55 subjects AS & A level, which makes it one of the most flexible education boards in India. Schools can shape the curriculum around how they want pupils to learn. A lot of emphases is put on the English language and students are encouraged to propel their creativity through a variety of writings. Then there is an additional focus on foreign language that is intended to help the children in the long run.

IGCSE exams are held at the end of Cambridge Upper Secondary (14 to 16-year-olds), and AS & A Level is conducted at the end of Cambridge Advanced (16 to 19-year-olds). Schools may be selected to hold the examinations in June, November, or March. The March series is only held in India to benefit students who wish to apply to Indian universities for higher education.

Founder Conducting Body South Asia Headquarters
University of Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata

Services provided by IGCSE – Cambridge Assessment International Education ready school pupils for their bright future, helping them develop an informed interest and a lasting passion for learning.

State Boards in India

Almost every state in India has its own state education department and conducts board exams for classes 10 and 12.  State boards are distinct to each State and follow separate syllabus and grading methodology. Every state board has its own educational strategy which causes a variation in the syllabus from one state to another state in India. It concentrates on state-level topics and content of local relevance which assists pupils in preparing for state-level engineering and medical entrance tests. The syllabus is normally limited when compared to other boards. Regional languages and culture have an important part in the syllabus. Some state boards ordered all their schools to follow NCERT books only because it is important for scholars to prepare for pan India examinations.

Services provided by State Board- It focuses on state-level topics and content of local relevance which helps students in preparing for state-level engineering and medical entrance tests.

List of State Boards in India

State Name Board Name Headquarter
Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Examination Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh Intermediate Public Examination Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh Open School Society, SCERT Campus Hyderabad
Assam Assam Higher Secondary Education Council, Bamunimaidan Guwahati
Assam Board of Secondary Education Guwahati
Bihar Bihar School Examination Board Patna
Bihar Intermediate Education Council Patna
Bihar Sanskrit Shiksha Board Patna
Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (CGSOS) Raipur
Delhi Board of Higher Secondary Education Delhi
Goa Goa Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education Goa
Gujarat Gujarat Secondary & Higher Secondary Education Board Gandhi Nagar
Haryana Haryana Board of Education Bhiwani
Haryana Open School Bhiwani
Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education Dharamshala
Jammu & Kashmir J&K State Board of School Education Jammu
J&K State Open School Srinagar
Jharkhand Jharkhand Academic Council Ranchi
Karnataka Karnataka Board of the Pre-University Education Bangalore
Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board Bangalore
Karnataka Open School, J.S.S. Maha Vidya Peeth Mysore
Kerala Kerala Board of Public Examinations Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Education Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala State Open School Thiruvananthapuram
Maharashtra Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Pune
Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education Bhopal
M.P. State Open School Bhopal
Manipur Manipur Council of Higher Secondary Education Imphal
Manipur Board of Secondary Education Imphal
Meghalaya Meghalaya Board of School Education Meghalaya
Mizoram Mizoram Board of School Education Aizawl
Nagaland Nagaland Board of School Education Kohima
Odisha Odisha Council of Higher Secondary Education Bhubaneswar
Odisha Board of Secondary Education Cuttack
Punjab Punjab School Education Board Mohali
Rajasthan Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education Ajmer
Rajasthan State Open School Jaipur
Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education, Chennai
Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education Chennai
Tripura Tripura Board of Secondary Education Agartala
Uttar Pradesh U.P. Board of High School & Intermediate Education Allahabad
Uttarakhand Uttarakhand Board of School Education Ram Nagar
West Bengal West Bengal Board of Secondary Education Kolkata
West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education Kolkata
West Bengal Council Of Rabindra Open Schooling Kolkata
West Bengal Board of Madrasah Education Kolkata

All India Boards

  • Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi
  • Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi
  • National Institute of Open Schooling (formerly National Open School), New Delhi

Other Institutes Recognised For Secondary Level

  • Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
  • Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan
  • Directorate of Army Education, New Delhi
  • IGCSE Programme from University of Cambridge, International
  • Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi
  • Jamia Millia Hamdard University
  • Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
  • Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

Conclusion

All of these measures do not bring us to say which education system is better than the other. Rather, parents should look at all the possible options and make the best decision depending upon their child’s interests and learning capability. 

Frequently Asked Question

Q1. Which board is best for education in India?
Ans. In India, the most preferred board of education is CBSE. CBSE ready its students for Primary, Secondary, and Senior Secondary Levels. 

Q2. Is IB better or CBSE?
Ans. IB focuses more on practical and application-based learning in contrast to CBSE. IB examinations examine student’s knowledge and intelligence, not memory, and speed but the CBSE examination test focus a lot on memory and speed.

Q3. Which syllabus is best for students?
Ans. CBSE is the best choice for students who want to pursue a career in medicine or engineering. CBSE gives more talent search examinations and scholarships for scholars and the volume of the syllabus is less. ICSE concentrates on the child’s overall growth and with a balanced syllabus.

Q4. Is the board exam easy?
Ans. It is not easy but can be done if you really want to do it. Have patience and work hard. 

Q5. Which is the largest education board in India?
Ans. The Central Board of Secondary Education is a national level board of education for public and private schools in India. And it is regulated and managed by the Union Government of India.

Success is Yours As Long As You Try

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Success is yours as Long as you Try

There is no single way to be successful. Whatever works for you may not work for someone else. There may not be a perfect combination of elements that can guarantee success, but there are some necessary steps you can follow that can improve your chances of being successful in life, work, love, or whatever happens to be important to you.

Life will keep on throwing challenges in the form of problems. Giving up would mean certain and immediate defeat. The single chance one has is to keep trying, one more time. Sustaining one’s efforts is the only guaranteed way to success.

Success does not come in the first attempt. We should try and try until we succeed. No one has an unbroken series of successes. In addition, everyone has faced several failures. This is only through failures that we can succeed, and we have to try again without giving up hope. Failure is not uncommon. We should not be discouraged when we meet with failure. Every failure always has something to teach us also. Those who are aware of these facts, and act accordingly will realize that failures are the stepping stones to success. It is foolish to give up the effort and weep when we fail in our attempt. Instead, we must try again. We should learn from our failures that will help us to do better or even succeed in later attempts.

None of the man’s creations has been made at the first attempt. Inventors,  writers, explorers, and scientists did not become great through their first attempts in their respective fields. Even today, people are trying to learn more about nature, space, and the universe. We hear only the story of people’s achievements in various fields. We do not know about the failures we met with, we learn that he did not let failure discourage him. Often, children may fail in the examinations or any other attempt. They should not give up their effort then. Failures will teach them and will provide them with a better effort. The world around us is what it is today because our ancestors did not give up their attempts when they failed. So we should try and try again till we succeed.

The Meaning of Success

One of the most important steps to achieve success in life is to know the meaning of success in your personal life. The actual meaning of success goes far beyond the common definitions of success, such as having a lot of money, being wealthy, having a lot of tangibles, and earned degrees. Quite the opposite: true success in life cannot be measured with the above-named factors, but instead with the number of people that can live a better and more advanced life because of what you created. This is the meaning of success. Not the awards people are collecting in their lives. Media and society let us often assume that living a successful life means to be extraordinarily wealthy and have a lot of tangibles. But the meaning of success is to live a happy life and can make this world a better place for everyone.

Definition of Failure

Just opposite of success is a failure as it means to fail while trying to achieve aims or goals. Besides this common definition of failure it also can be said that even wealthy and successful persons fail in their lives. Just think about the rich and famous and all their addictions, scandals, and suicides. All of them were extraordinary persons but a lot of them were also much unhappy with their lives and were not able to see the meaning of success. Wealth cannot be determined with money, but instead with values in your life that make you a happy person, such as relationships, friendship, and your family.

Don’t be afraid to fail to be afraid not to try

Don’t Fear Failure, Learn From It. And if you’re dwelling in self-doubt or lacking confidence that you can achieve your dream, here are some quick tips to get you back on track:

  • Take a success inventory. That’s right – think about all the times we didn’t think we could do something and then you did it. We know we have multiple experiences in your life where you rose to the challenge and saw something through. We should start focusing on those stories and use them as evidence we can do anything when we put our mind to it.
  • Get your mind right. And, putting your mind to it let’s get real no one ever experienced any success without overcoming fears and building self-belief. Study at your fears and ask yourself why they’re simply not true then ask yourself how you can re-frame the fear and create a new positive belief statement that supports what you want to achieve.
  • Build your network. Surround yourself with people who support your goals and have a positive impact on your life. As a motivational speaker Jim Rohn said that we are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Spending time with people who drag you down or who help lift you.
  • Take a step every day towards your goal. Show up every day and even when the mountain appears too steep to climb, just take a small and simple step. When you join a lot of small steps together, you cover a lot of ground. A year from now you’ll look back in amazement at how far you’ve come.
  • Celebrate the wins. Every evening, take a moment to review the success you’ve had that day. And, it doesn’t just mean the big wins, like endorsing the big client or banking that bonus. It means the small stuff too – remembering to take the trash out or making that phone call you’ve been dreading for the past week. No matter how big or small, take the time to truly recognize yourself and what you’re capable of. 

Conclusion

Success is marked in the genes of every human born. Being born, in itself is a success story. It is just a matter of overcoming the barriers that lead to success. Giving up is your own desire acceptance of immediate and certain defeat. Once you stop, you eliminate every chance of getting it right. If we try one more time, you are giving life to hundred of hopes. You never know your success is hiding behind which one of these hopes, waiting for you to discover it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What to do if my parents demotivate me and don’t let me try?
Ans. If your point is valid and you believe in yourself, talk to your parents, make them understand your point, or take help from any other family member to talk to them and make them believe in you. They will surely understand. 

Q2. I always believe in trying to reach my goal and my best friend always motivates me a lot whereas my brother always demotivates me for whatever I do. Many a times it leads to low confidence in me. What should I do?
Ans. Firstly, It’s good that you have a friend who motivates you. Hold on to this friend forever. If your brother is demotivating you, you must try to talk to him and tell him how his words affecting you. May be he is doing it unknowingly. Even if he doesn’t understand, stop listening to his words seriously. 

Q3. Last year I failed in class 10th and I am afraid of giving a second attempt. What if I fail again?
Ans. Firstly, understand one thing that failure is not the end of life. Failure simply means you must try again with some more effort. It is okay if you failed once, try to find out the reason behind your failure and work on it. You will surely get through the second attempt successfully. Remember, if you try you have a chance to pass class 10th but if you don’t try, you will be a failure forever.

Difference between Nationalism and Patriotism

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Nationalism and Patriotism difference

Nationalism and Patriotism are two words that are frequently used interchangeably. Patriotism disguised as nationalism or nationalism disguised as patriotism and we are not capable to recognize it. That is incorrect since there is a world of difference between the two words, despite a few shared goals.

These two words Patriotism and Nationalism have been bandied encompassing both by the government, the media, and the people at large for some time now. Add to that another word that may be associated in some way and that is ‘intolerance’. In fact, possibly it is the word intolerance that has inspired the other two words. 

Three words that was not common in our vocabulary for 68 years after independence has become common in an everyday tongue in almost every discussion on the ‘state of the nation’ discussion. You almost fall over the words thinking they may mean much the same thing. Irani also said that the debate of nationalism made her wonder why any Indian should have to explain why he or she is patriotic. I don’t have to confirm your patriotism, and you don’t have to certify my patriotism. Smriti Irani who is our Minister for Human Resource Development also appears to use the words nationalism and patriotism interchangeably and in the same breath.

Whats is Nationalism?

Nationalism is faith-based on the assumption that an individual’s loyalty and devotion to one’s country should come above the interests and opinions of other citizens or the interests of a certain group of citizens.

The pride of nationalism, but, trumpets its country’s values and denies its deficiencies. Nationalism is disrespectful toward the values of other countries. It requires to be and declares itself to be “the greatest”. Such self-proclaimed greatness is above rational thinking and goodness.

Importance of Nationalism

The main importance of nationalism are:

  • Nationalism is signified by national anthems, national flags, and other components of national identity.
  • Nationalism includes unity among the people with the people showing one national culture.
  • Instils national pride
  • Drives progress and betterment
  • Brings unity in diversity

Nationalism is a Value Everyone Must Possess

Some reason which everyone must possess the values of nationalism:

  • Ethnic nationalism
  • National sovereignty
  • Self-determination
  • Cultural nationalism.
  • Ultra nationalism

Whats is Patriotism?

Patriotism is a fondness to a motherland. The love and affection for the place where an individual is born, brought up, and the nation that place refers to. These attachments can be linked to ethnic, cultural, political, or historical. Patriotism is also being proud of a country’s values but with an enthusiasm and readiness to correct its needs to be better. Patriotism acknowledges the patriotism of citizens of other countries and respects their values. It includes a set of concepts closely linked to those of nationalism.

Importance of Patriotism

The main importance of patriotism are:

  • People and places significant to our nation’s history
  • Helps bring people together 
  • It helps build a stronger nation
  • Appreciating our diversity
  • Patriotic spirit is an admirable quality

Patriotism is a Values Everyone Must Possess

Some reason which everyone must possess the values of patriotism:

  • Sustaining Unity and Harmony
  • Working for a Common Objective
  • Building the nation strong
  • Selfishness Motives
  • Uncorrupted

Difference between Nationalism and Patriotism?

If one looks at these words they may sound similar but are very different in many ways. As both nationalism and patriotism show the relationship of a citizen towards his or her nation. Due to which two are often confused and are frequently believed to mean the same thing. Yet, there is a huge difference between nationalism and patriotism. Thus the question that arises is they being used reciprocally or many more. But some of the differences in contrast to these topics are as follows:

Nationalism Patriotism
On the other hand, Nationalism is devotion, especially excessive or undiscriminating devotion to the culture or interests of a particular nation-state. If we define Patriotism then it means devotion to one’s own country and concern for its defense.
A nationalist cannot tolerate any type of criticism and considers mainly it as an insult. Thus a patriotic person tries to learn something new from the criticism which they tend to tolerate.
Nationalism people believe that their nation as superior to other nations. The patriots believe that all nations are equals and can be improved in many ways. That’s why freedom fighters are considered as a patriot.
Nationalism makes one find some reasons for the mistakes that are made in the past. Patriotism makes people understand the shortcomings and improvements to be made.
By way of cultural background, including heritage and languages Nationalism means to give importance to all stated earlier. Patriotism pertains to the love of a nation with more focus on the beliefs and values of a particular nation.

Conclusion

The difference between nationalism and patriotism is a patriot loves his country and is proud of it for what it does whereas a nationalist loves his nation and is proud of his nation NO MATTER WHAT IT DOES. It is truly clear patriotism sustains a feeling of ‘responsibility’ in the citizens while nationalism breeds ‘blind arrogance’ or ignorance, and usually, that commences to war. In simple words, Patriotism is the service I provide to my nation, not keeping to a particular organization or group. Nationalism is the very ideals, motives, impressions that have been going on in a country, and I pride myself because of this. But, all good Communists become strong nationalists once in power. Nationalism works better than internationalism to hold on to power. Nationalism has developed a strong negative connotation. Patriotism is free from this stigma.

Nationalism and Patriotism – FAQs

Q1. How to express the feeling of patriotism?
Ans. There are many ways to show patriotism, but listing 10 here:

  1. Understand the actual meaning of patriotism.
  2. Don’t forget to Vote.
  3. Always try to purchase local products.
  4. Respect and support Army and military 
  5. Maintain cleanliness around you.
  6. Try to spread and tell the goodness of your country
  7. Respect and celebrate the diversities in the country
  8. Be particular about paying taxes
  9. Always present yourself as a Volunteer in public events
  10. Respect and fly the National flag

Q2. What activities define Nationalism?
Ans. Nationalism can be defined with various day to day acts. Find the 10 acts below to define nationalism:

  1. Show your respect for the National anthem.
  2. Don’t think about what the country has given you, but look what you have done for the country.
  3. Be proud of your Nationality.
  4. Maintain equality with your fellow citizens.
  5. Obey the rule and respect your constitution.
  6. Always speak up for your country without being afraid. 
  7. Always prefer locally made products. 
  8. Be a decent and obedient person.
  9. Select your leaders wisely without any difference on the basis of caste, creed, etc.
  10. Do everything for the country whole-heartedly. 

Q3. What were the major nationalist movements led by Gandhiji?
Ans. The major nationalist movements led by Gandhiji are:

  1. The Non- Cooperation Movement (1920-1922)
  2. The Dandi March (1930)
  3. The Quit India Movement (1942)
  4. The Cost of Independence (1947)

Q4. Who were the great patriots in India?
Ans. There are many patriots in India but the major ones are Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, and Bhagat Singh.

Q5. What is the importance of nationalism?
Ans. The importance of nationalism are:

  • Nationalism is signified by national anthems, national flags, and other components of national identity.
  • Nationalism includes unity among the people with the people showing one national culture.
  • Instils national pride
  • Drives progress and betterment
  • Brings unity in diversity

Q6. What is the importance of Patriotism?
Ans. The importance of Patriotism are:

  • People and places significant to our nation’s history
  • Helps bring people together 
  • It helps build a stronger nation
  • Appreciating our diversity
  • Patriotic spirit is an admirable quality

Never Hope To Please Everyone If You Wish To Succeed

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Never Hope To Please Everyone

It’s very difficult to put yourself first when all you are looking for is the acceptance that you are succeeding in life and people are happy with what you are doing. But we should not rely on other people’s views about our lives and then adjust to living socially correct.

However, you can’t make everyone happy all of the time. You have to put yourself, your requirements, and your happiness above all others. Do what you want to do for yourself before you concern yourself with what other people may think or worry about what they might say. You are the one and only who is responsible for your own happiness.

Why Trying to Please Everyone Doesn’t Work If You Wish To Succeed

Below are the points never hope to please everyone if you wish to succeed:

1. You lose to please the one person who is important to you

But the most prominent reason to stop trying to please everyone has nothing to do with everyone and everything to do with just one person.

Trying to please everyone is bound into the fear of rejection and the fear of failure. But the biggest failure in life is failing to be you. And the biggest rejection in life is rejecting you. By trying to please everyone, then you make both these fears come true.

2. You become more manipulative

You would often feel resentful when a friend or colleague asking for more favor. They seemed to be manipulating, taking advantage. 

3. You love yourself less

When the people you wanted to admire, respect, and love you now reject you, then you feel that you are not a lovable person. In fear, you increase your people-pleasing behavior and it becomes a depressing spiral.

The gap from the way you do to the way you really want to do increases with every people-pleasing act. This leaves you feeling disappointed and ashamed of whom you have become.

4. People are mostly fearful of what they don’t understand

Whatever you want from your life, whatever dreams or desires you might have, not everyone around you is going to understand them. In fact, some are likely to be intimidated by them. When one person in a group begins to succeed while the others remain within the status, then there is a certain amount of stress that’s generated.

As your journey is unique, you can’t assume everyone understands it. And it also can’t happen that every action you take or decision you makes to please everyone. It does not easily happen. But don’t let it discourage you from confidently marching towards your goals..

5. You found yourself less trustworthy

Always accepting or saying the right thing looks to be well-intentioned, but you dress it up, hiding what you think isn’t telling the truth. And as humans, can sense that someone is being false. It might look like just a little white lie to enhance someone’s ego.

6. Absence of confidence that affects your life and career

People find you unreliable because you only tell them what they want to hear, so they are hesitant to trust in you. So you never know what they are really thinking either, which influences you to feel less confident in dealing with them.

7. You end up with fewer friends

Seeking to please everyone is rooted in the fear of rejection. The irony is because you end up resembling less attractive and less trustworthy. Most of the people you are trying to get favor from are often the people who reject you. Perhaps not to your face, but in their hearts.

Without confidence, relationships fade and die. And nobody wants to be exposed to someone who conceals their true feelings.

8. You become more annoyed

You get annoyed by the very people you’re trying to please. Then you feel they are taking advantage of you. But, when you are being honest, you also beat yourself up for trying to get them to like you by putting their wants before your own.

You imagine they only like you because you say yes to their everything. And in reality, you have no way of knowing whether this is true or not, so you become more and more annoyed with them.

9. You avoid things that you love

To please others, you avoid things which love. You should STOP avoiding doing that thing you love. What is right in one person’s mind could be wrong in another person’s mind. Most things are considered subjective. They’re open to interpretation. There is not a set way of doing every single thing in life that’s always the right way. Because of that, people will vary in their views of just how to approach something. If you’re not doing it their way, then how can expect to please them and everyone else for that matter.

10. We all are different in our own experiences

No two people are exactly alike. Since we are all the unique product of our own experiences, and we all have different values and beliefs, we behave differently. Even someone you might think you know well might have a hidden value or belief that reveals itself. When you do something that disobeys or runs in distinction to their particular thoughts

11. No matter what you decide to do, people will always find something to talks about you

The nature of humanity is to talk. We talk about others and try to feel better about ourselves. Gossip is one of the worst ways to pass the time. There’s no sense in gossiping. If you are also gossiping regularly, then you’re filling your life with negativity rather than positivity. It’s harder to push past the status when you live in the negative zone.

Considering that people will always talk, there is not much you can do to please those people. They will always find matter about you to talk. That’s just the nature of groups. They are almost culprit like in their nature. They supply negativity and seeing others hurt. But you simply have to neglect it. 

Don’t allow other people’s opinions of you to stop you from doing the things which you really love. You can’t please them all. If you really want to do something, even if you’ve failed a number of times and even if people have spoken negatively about you in the past, do it without any hesitation. Do it for you. Don’t do it for them. Do it because it’s what you really want to do in your life.

12. You will lose your identity by trying to please others

When you try to please others all the time, then you lose yourself. We lose our identities. We live a life of compliance, trying to adapt to the will of others who pressure us to do things that please them rather than that please us.

You should pursue your dreams no matter what. If you don’t want to risk losing your own identity, don’t give up hope. There is light at the other end of the tunnel. Don’t hold all your dreams just because you’re trying to please all the other people around you.

13. If your dreams do not terrify, then they are not big enough

We are often afraid of not pleasing everyone around us when we have big hopes and dreams for the future. We worry about what others might think. We bother about how others might judge us and feel about us. It does not matter what other people will say or think as long as it’s something you’re passionate about. You shouldn’t try to please every single person because it will really impossible to do it. But don’t compromise your dreams for others. You should get out there and pursue them with all your heart.

14. When you try to please everyone, then you are pulling negativity

The Law of Attraction is strong. We don’t even recognize that we attract whatever is in our minds. That’s also why we manage to move towards our greatest fears. And when you try to please everyone, you just end up pulling more negativity

You can’t please them all. Be careful about the things that you’re thinking or saying daily. Our behavior is habit driven. It is hard to always notice the habits that are holding us back.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why it’s impossible to please everyone if you wish to succeed, and while this information might not completely relieve your worries, reduce your stress, or eliminate all your fears for pursuing your dreams, it will probably allow you to realize that nobody will be completely pleased with your actions all the time.

Don’t allow peer pressure to hold you back. Set your goals sky high. You can achieve anything just you put your mind into it. It doesn’t mean what other people say or think about you. As long as you’re doing what makes you satisfied, that is what is important. As long as, deep down from your inside, you’re satiated, and you’re doing things for the right reasons with the right motivations, you should never feel sorry for it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. I want to pursue Modelling as my Career, Many of the people around us objected on my goal. How should I make them understand?
Ans. Well, No need to please anyone, just make sure you are on right path and very clear about your goal. Tell others about your goal and proceed without thinking about the people against you.

Q2. Is it True that if we try to please everyone, there are chances that we end-up attracting negativity?
Ans. Yes, It is true. You must understand that it is impossible to please everyone around us. The more we try, the more negativity we can get. 

Q3. I have a very good job, a High salary and a good Lifestyle but still few people are always against me. I am very disappointed about it.
Ans. The best thing is to ignore these kinds of people because you can’t please everyone.

Success Is Not A Destination, It’s A Checkpoint

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Success Is Not A Destination, It's A Checkpoint

We should remember that Success is not a destination, it’s a checkpoint, being successful is not the same as reaching a destination. While we should be satisfied in life, it is always important to keep the flame going the quest to know and explore more. We should not stop ourselves from discovering more in life. If we take success to be a journey, then we will continue to navigate. This will make our lives more productive and help us discover those things that might have gone wrong. It makes life more enriching because it encourages us get more views, new people, and enables us to learn. 

Our brains are hardwired to reward achievement for good reason.  Working towards improvement is good for our survival and the survival of the community. Our desire to succeed is a good thing if it is built upon our happiness.

Your goals are means that will move you closer to your target, whether you succeed in achieving them or learn from failure.

Check Points of Success

Check below the main checkpoints of Success:

1. Your own happiness is the Starting Point

Success does bring happiness.  The road to success starts and ends with happiness. Reaching a goal does bring happiness, but only for a short period of time before we need to succeed again at something else to feel that burst of happiness from achieving a goal since the previous happy feelings from accomplished goals no longer matter.

2. Fear of Success or Failure

Some people are scared they will fail or, even worse, that they may actually succeed. As such, they don’t even bother trying to attain a goal. Such people require to believe in themselves and their potential. If people fail, everyone will think negatively of them. And if people succeed, people will be jealous and think negatively of them. But you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. Believe in yourself and your abilities and others will, too.

3. Goal-Setting Mistake

Several people mistakenly conclude that goal setting just means putting a goal on paper, setting a date for the fulfillment, marking off checkpoints as they transpire, and then starting all over again. The goal isn’t a one-time thing that you eventually scratch off a list.

Setting a goal is really about changing yourself for the long-term. Goals aren’t short-term, quick-fix things; they are fixed and immovable destinations that show the world whom you want to become or what you want to achieve.

4. Lack of Dedication to the Goal

Peoples want to achieve a certain goal, in truth, they’re really not committed to it. Because of this lack of dedication, they don’t give the act of goal achievement their full effort. And as with anything in life, if you don’t give it your all, you receive mediocre results. Commitment is crucial for attaining any goal.

5. Sedentary

After establishing a goal, writing down dates, and setting checkpoints, some people stop. They never actually take that first step required to progress toward their goal. But if you don’t get started, you can’t go anywhere. Without action, nothing happens. So if you’ve created a goal list and now wonder why none of your goals are ensuing, ask yourself what action steps you’ve taken to accomplish your goals. If you haven’t taken any action yet, then this is the time to start.

6. Recognize and Celebrate Progress

This not only helps to keep the big picture as the center focus, but it also motivates me to keep moving.

7. Analysis Paralysis

Many people let questions and doubts paralyze them. People believe they can’t start on a goal until they have all the answers to every what-if scenario. Though, no matter how long and hard you prepare, you will never have all the answers to the questions you ask.

Additionally, most people make their decisions and/or answer their questions based on where they are right now, rather than on where they want to go or who they want to become. Always base your choices and answer your questions with a view to the future, not a view of current situations.

Your situation will change because of the decisions you make today and will deliver the success of your journey. So, move ahead toward your goal knowing that you’ll never have all the answers.

8. Lack of a Real Purpose

People often begin setting goals without a solid destination of whom they want to become or what they ultimately want to achieve. But if you don’t have a goal in mind, then you’ll never know which road to take to get where you want to go. Your goal needs to be clear something you can envision and describe to others. Without such a clear view of what you want in life, you’ll be forever changing course and falling short of your potential.

9. Failing to Plan

While several people understand the formula of goal setting, they don’t have a plan for purpose attainment that’s personalized to them and their experiences. In other words, they ignore the benefits they hold which can help them attain the goal, as well as the people they know who may be able to help them. We each bring so many unique talents and attributes, and we know a multitude of people who can help us in some way. Be mindful of these advantages during your planning process and use the resources you have available to you.

10. Having too many goals

Some people have too many goals so they are not enough focus. It is like that they’re standing in front of a dartboard with three targets in mind. Hitting just one target is hard enough, hitting three targets concurrently with one dart is impossible. Therefore, determine the one goal you are focused on and move forward with that one goal only.

Eliminate other secondary goals. This is not about to say that you should never have more than one goal. First, you need to recognize that you have only so much time and energy. Hence, choose the goal that will give you the highest return on effort and focus on that one goal first. If one complete,  then you can then focus on other goals in sequence.

11. Feeling Offended by the Result

Some people really don’t believe they’re deserving of attaining the goal. As such, they self-sabotage themselves. Possibly they suddenly walk away from the key connection who will help them with their goal, or they ignore to do a critical activity that will allow them to achieve their goal. People who feel unworthy usually lack self-confidence, and confidence is the keystone to goal attainment.

12. Lack of Motivation to Change

Finally, many people are simply satisfied with what they have and where they are in life. As such, they don’t traverse what else is available or what greater things they could achieve. Research determines that there are only two motivating factors that let people change pain and pleasure.

And even if someone is feeling pain in a situation, that pain may not be great enough, or he or she is simultaneously receiving ample pleasure, so the person doesn’t strive for more. Change and goal attainment only happen when you’re ready to break the status quo and truly want something better in life.

Conclusion

Goal achievement doesn’t have to be a difficult point. You really can be that you want and do what you want. By balancing your goals into the four categories mentioned and avoiding the mistakes that hinder people’s results, you can achieve any goal you set for yourself and reach new levels of personal and professional success.

If you start with happiness, create a personal definition of success that is a valid destination, and determine your meaningful purpose which will provide your direction and the structure for your goals, the rest of the way becomes a fulfilling journey.

Happiness leads to success.  Success in meaningful, productive pursuance does bring happiness, which then becomes the vehicle on the road to more success.

Frequently Asked Question

Q1. I have many goals in my life but I don’t get the path to achieving them. What should I do?
Ans. First of all, many goals are hazardous. Keep a single goal and work to achieve it. Many goals at a time will distract you and you will end up reaching nowhere. Secondly, when you have selected a goal for yourself, start researching about it and find the right path.

Q2. I am afraid of failure. How to overcome it?
Ans. Failures are nothing new. Everyone faces failures in life. Even the richest person on earth must have faced it but the key to success is to overcome your failure and make them a lesson for yourself. Don’t be afraid that you failed, be proud that you tried.  

Q3. I want to reach my goal immediately. I feel bad when I fail and I feel like not trying further. Please help me to overcome this.
Ans: You must understand there is no way to achieve goals instantly or to achieve them in a single attempt. Keep in mind you have to try many times and improve yourself every time you fail. When you will make up your mind for multiple trials, you will not feel lazy about trying again.

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